Thursday, August 31, 2017

Please be aware that the Forest Service is waiving camping fees for individuals displaced by recent flooding. While Owl Creek Horse camp isn’t listed, we would include it in the fee waiver for displaced individuals.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

The Winston County Natural Resources Council met on August 17, at the U. S. Forest Service in Double Springs. The following members were present: Jeremy McDonald, J. D. Snoddy, Johnna Franks, Kerry Clark, Travis McDonald, Mike Henshaw, Kerri Roberts, Andy Baril, Casey Hammack, and Allison Cochran.

The following items were discussed:

FAWN program. Ideas for t-shirt designs were discussed. Jeremy had some examples of designs. Johnna will check vendors for prices and select the art work.

Cogongrass spot are still being found across the county. About 20 new spots have shown up this season, most of them on road right-of-ways. We ask that all agencies, road departments, and private landowners work together to treat every spot that is found.

Allison said that over 100 pine beetle infestations have been identified, and that they are active spots. The Forest Service is looking to treat these active outbreaks. There have also been serious outbreaks on Mississippi National Forests.

The Winston County Soil and Water Conservation District contributed $600 to the council, part of which will be used for the FAWN Program.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Winston County Natural Resources Council will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, at the U. S. Forest Service Office in Double Springs. Agenda topics include:

•FAWN Program planned for October 3-4
•T-shirts for FAWN-possible designs and sponsor logos
•Resource Advisory Committee proposal from Winston County
•Possible election of vacant council officer positions